- Natural rubber - Wikipedia
Rubber, also called India rubber, latex, Amazonian rubber, caucho, or caoutchouc, [1] as initially produced, consists of polymers of the organic compound isoprene, with minor impurities of other organic compounds Types of polyisoprene that are used as natural rubbers are classified as elastomers
- Rubber | Tropical Plants, Petroleum, Natural Gas | Britannica
Rubber, elastic substance obtained from the exudations of certain tropical plants (natural rubber) or derived from petroleum and natural gas (synthetic rubber)
- Rubber: A simple introduction - Explain that Stuff
What is rubber? When people talk about "rubber", they don't usually specify what kind There are many different kinds of rubber, but they all fall into two broad types: natural rubber (latex—grown from plants) and synthetic rubber (made artificially in a chemical plant or laboratory)
- Rubber Products: Types, Manufacturing Processes, Applications, Material . . .
Discover rubber products, their types, manufacturing processes, key applications, material properties, and benefits Explore versatile rubber solutions
- What is Rubber? The Facts and the Properties of Rubber
Small rubber parts pervade our lives But what is rubber, and what are the properties of rubber that make it such a widely-used material? In general, rubber is sought out for its elasticity and its potential resilience to extreme conditions
- How Rubber Works - HowStuffWorks
Rubber is an elastomer, a large molecule that can be stretched and returned to its original shape Learn why rubber is so stretchy and how we make it
- Where Does Rubber Come From? Natural vs Synthetic Rubber
Rubber is a widely used material, from tires to seals and medical equipment But where exactly does rubber come from? This article explores both natural and synthetic rubber, their origins, and production processes
- Rubber | Encyclopedia. com
Rubber is an elastomer — that is, a polymer that has the ability to regain its original shape after being deformed Rubber is also tough and resistant to weathering and chemical attack
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